Facebook has become an absolute cultural phenomenon, and the average college student would be hard-pressed to scrounge up a name of a friend that doesn’t own a Facebook. Ever since it appeared on the digital scene in 2004, college students, then high school students, and later the wider world, have been virtually addicted to Facebook [...]
The John J. Burns Library is showcasing an exhibition entitled “Conservation History: Irish Roots and Boston Craftsmanship.” The exhibition celebrates the bookbinding and conservation history of Burns Library, and the contribution each individual conservator has made to the conservation and preservation of the “treasures” Burns holds. The Burns Library was founded in 1986, and is [...]
The Intercollegiate Studies Institute National Civic Literacy Board has released its 2009 Civic Literacy Report, entitled “Shaping of the American Mind: The Diverging Influences of the College Degree & Civic Learning on American Beliefs.” Its findings substantiate the claim that a college degree makes graduates more liberal, while true increased civic liberty makes graduates more [...]
Everyone has heard snippets of the BC Tour Guide’s talking points as you maneuver around the large group of people they are addressing. You hear them explaining how Lower Campus used to be a reservoir as they stand on the Million Dollar Stairs, or that the huge bronze eagle at the end of Linden Lane [...]
The Boston College Career Center recently hosted information sessions and on-campus interviews conducted by Grassroots Campaigns, a self-admitted progressive organization that limits its work to liberal-leaning groups in order to affect change. The sessions were held in Gasson and spanned two days. In an e-mail circulated by the Student Recruiting office, Grassroots Campaigns explained that [...]
The Dance Organization of Boston College premiered their annual showcase, “Revolution,” this past Thursday, Friday and Saturday night in Robsham Theater. Over 40 talented girls danced in 24 numbers, ranging from tap, jazz, lyrical, and ballet to hip hop. The music for each number was taken from popular culture, chosen by each of the choreographers [...]
McElroy echoed with the sounds of Music for Mark, a 9.4- hour music marathon in honor of Mark Herzlich, the now famous BC linebacker diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma. The length of the marathon refers to Herzlich’s number on the team – 94. Eleven different BC performance groups and individual artists, including Ayla Brown, a BC [...]
BC celebrated the start of the holidays with Holiday Week, sponsored by UGBC. Last week had its share of holiday fun, and students turned up in droves to bask in the Christmas spirit. Although the weather was a little warmer than usual, students delved into the traditional holiday spirit as if a White Christmas were [...]
Everyone should make an appearance on the top floor of McElroy on Friday, December 4th! The Observer’s own Dennis Carr, aka the Eagles’ Nest Piano Kid, has organized a 9.4 hour music marathon as a “Beat Cancer” Fundraiser for Uplifting Athletes. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to UpliftingAthletes.org. The event begins at [...]
The UGBC and the Student Programs Office sponsored the Political Awareness Debate between the College Republicans and the College Democrats this week. The presidents of the respective clubs, Michael Reer and Rachel Lamorte, participated in the heated debate. The discussion covered several timely issues, including the environment, the war in Afghanistan, education, and healthcare. The [...]
